How much does a musician and singer make in South Carolina?
$40,080a year
Median yearly pay for musician and singers in South Carolina. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.27
- Vs. national median
- -60%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $131,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $59,280 |
| Charleston, SC | $27,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for musician and singers.
| 25. Alabama | $49,480 |
| 26. Utah | $45,720 |
| 27. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 28. South Carolina | $40,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician and singer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.27 ($40,080 a year).
Do musician and singers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,080 against $99,420 nationally, 60% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for musician and singer pay?
South Carolina ranks 28 of 28 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays musician and singers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $131,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.